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Bittler Family History

Bittler Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German bitelen ‘to ask or solicit’ hence a nickname or occupational name for a suitor, a bidder, or intermediary;

later it became confused with Bettler ‘beggar’ (an agent derivative of betelen ‘to beg’) and the two words were used synonymously.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bittler family from?

You can see how Bittler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bittler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bittler families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bittler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bittler families in 1891.
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What did your Bittler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bittler. 29% of Bittler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bittler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bittler were Salesman and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bittler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 236 immigration records available for the last name Bittler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 284 military records available for the last name Bittler. For the veterans among your Bittler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bittler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bittler in 1945 was 27, and 66 in 2004.

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